DRIVEN: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi tested in Morocco
It's not easy to pigeonhole the new Hyundai Santa Fe. A rival to the popular Honda CR-V and increasingly popular Mazda CX-5? Could be, but isn't that a job for younger sibling …
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DRIVEN: Mitsubishi Attrage tried out on a Thai track
When we first learnt that the Mitsubishi Mirage's sedan-bodied counterpart was going to be called the Attrage, we were rather amused, to say the least. Knowing Japan's unique way with English words, …
Porsche Driving Experience – belting it all again
It's more of a technological showcase than anything else, if I can be honest. Like every other track day organised by other car brands, every course here is structured and outlined by …
DRIVEN: Lexus IS 250 Luxury and F Sport sampled
There hasn’t been a lack of trying in Lexus’ attempts at matching its Teutonic rivals for appeal and desirability in buyers’ eyes. For years now, the brand has been plugging away at …
DRIVEN: Kia Cerato 1.6 and 2.0 on Malaysian roads
The well-loved Forte is the car the new Kia Cerato is here to replace. That little Naza-badged car really did demonstrate the strict rules by which C-segment sedan sales work. Sticking a …
Toyota 86 – Sepang trackday in a stripped M/T racer
Our love for the Toyota 86 is well documented. Driving the RWD rockstar was the top highlight in 2012 for both me and colleague Anthony, impressing us enough to be placed No.1 …
DRIVEN: New BMW M6 Gran Coupe tested in Munich
All’s fair with love and phwoar. BMW has long woken up to the idea that some implant action with the sexiest vital statistics of its cars generate just the right raising of …
DRIVEN: Kia Cerato 1.6 and 2.0 sampled in Dubai
The city of Dubai is a melting pot (almost literally so in the middle of the year) of cultures. With an overwhelming four-fifths or so of its dwellers foreign and its popular …
DRIVEN: New Peugeot 208 GTi in the South of France
Cynics among you will have Peugeot’s new 208 GTi hot hatch pinned as merely a more expensive 208 with more power. Or as a car bred by the suits in the marketing …
DRIVEN: Ford Kuga – 2nd-gen C520 tested in Adelaide
The renaissance for the Blue Oval in Malaysia continues with a vehicle that has essentially been needed for the brand here for quite a while now. The arrival of the Ford Kuga …
DRIVEN: Ford Focus ST – orange crush, anyone?
Clutch in. Fourth goes into third. Clutch out. Full on the accelerator and… the world goes quiet in anticipation in the Ford Focus ST. Ah, I’ve made a mistake of dropping the …
DRIVEN: Fourth-gen Honda CR-V 2.0 in Langkawi
Despite what some say of an estate/wagon/shooting brake revival being on the horizon, we know that the very vehicle responsible for their decline is unlikely to be fazed. Demand for the SUV/crossover …
Jaguar Track Day Experience – big cats at Sepang
This story originally ran in Issue #2 of Driven+ Magazine. Download Driven+ Magazine from the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store. Have you ever been to Coventry? If the answer is …
Ford EcoSport 1.0L EcoBoost: first impressions
Compact SUVs have all of a sudden come into focus. The Renault Duster has been doing very well sales-wise globally, which has prompted many automakers to bring their own versions about. The …
DRIVEN: New Subaru XV 2.0i crossover tested in Bali
Midi-SUVs are undergoing something of a renaissance. For the longest time, they were slightly over-glazed alternatives to MPVs. Practical, sensible and good for the rough logistics of moving stuff from A to …
Four-way luxury sedan comparison – Audi A6 vs BMW 520i vs Infiniti M25 vs Lexus GS 250
It isn't hard to believe that the BMW 5 Series is a popular car - examples are all over the city. But the BMW is not the only car to live in …
DRIVEN: All-new Peugeot 208 VTi tested in Malaysia
UPDATE: The Peugeot 208 has been officially launched - read our launch report here. These are indeed exciting times for the car buyer. Auto manufacturers are coming up with interesting products, vehicles …
DRIVEN: BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo in Sicily
Innovation. Otherwise known as a clever term for a clever idea. It's also another word for the inability to stand still and be content with things. Which isn't as bad as it …
DRIVEN: Volkswagen Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI in Malaysia
Honestly, what can be said of the Volkswagen Golf that hasn’t already been said a thousand times over? With seven model generations, over 29 million sold and numerous accolades conferred upon it, …
DRIVEN: Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tested in Sardinia
And so, 'The Car' has arrived. Not just the car, but the one, if you are to understand what the term suggests. Such flourish is usually dripping with self-aggrandisement, but you’ll forgive …
